DC, it’s time to celebrate! 

Join us for the 20th Anniversary of the Emancipation Day Holiday on Sunday, April 13th at Freedom Plaza!

2:00PM-PARADE & FESTIVAL

4:00PM-CONCERT BEGINS

8:30PM-FIREWORKS 

Enjoy a full day of culture, music & unity — with performances by Grammy-Award winner Anthony Hamilton, NAACP Image-Award Winning Recording Artist Chante’ Moore, The Crank Crusaders featuring Grammy-Nominated Recording Artist Raheem DeVaughn, YahZarah, Grammy-Nominated gospel powerhouse Tim Bowman Jr., with Faith City Music, and Platinum-Selling Recording Artist DJ Kool! 

RSVP now at Emancipation.DC.gov – it’s FREE! #EmancipationDayDC